Every actor—whether they’re five years old or 95—should have a minimum of two monologues (one comedic, one dramatic) in their back pocket for a last-minute request from casting or a meeting with an ...

Try to imagine the perfectly prepared actor at an audition—not just from the viewpoint of being physically psyched to give it one's all, but with regard to the skills, talents, and preparations that ...

Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors features 54 original monologues created specifically for actors and acting students ages 7-14 and for the teachers, directors and acting coaches who work with ...

“My need to work on monologues originates from my love of literature. I usually pick novels that have little or no dialogue, so that I perceive the book as a very long monologue. Since I make films ...

The White Lotus scene feels unique; a lot of monologues in TV have a tendency to be loud, declamatory speeches, either in an attempt to rally the troops (in a lot of science fiction and fantasy) or to ...

This unique anthology provides a wealth of material for actors and acting students, and a wonderful overview of the best recent plays for anyone interested in theatre. The more than 150 monologues ...